Yeoncheon Jeongok-ri Paleolithic Festival
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Overview
The Yeoncheon Jeongok-ri Paleolithic Festival takes place in Jeongok-ri in Yeoncheon region, where relics of the Paleolithic era still exist. This festival is the first Paleolithic cultural event in Korea, and provides a great opportunity for international visitors to discover Korea’s prehistoric cultures. Moreover, this festival will be a great event for families, since children can learn about paleolithic cultures, farming village lifestyles, and take part in traditional cultural programs.
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- End date
- 20140505
- Venue
- Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site area
- Start date
- 20140502
- Venue info
- Soyosan Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 1.
Cross the street, and go to the bus stop.
Take Bus 39, 39-1, 39-2, 53-1 or 53-5 to Jeongok Prehistory Museum (전곡선사박물관).
Cross the street to arrive at Yeoncheon Jeongok-ri Paleolithic Festival.
OR
Hantanggang Subway Station (Gyeongwon Line).
Take Bus 39, 39-1, 39-2, 53-1 or 53-5 to Jeongok Prehistory Museum (전곡선사박물관).
Cross the street to arrive at Yeoncheon Jeongok-ri Paleolithic Festival. - Hours
- Free of charge during the festival period.
* Admission fee applies after the festival period.
Adults: 1,000 won / Students: 500 won
Updated 2016.02.07
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Jeongok-eup, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
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